Finding the Third Proportional to 374,224 and 804,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,224 and 804,484 is: 1,729,430.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,224 : 804,484 = 804,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,224/804,484 = 804,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,224x = 804,484 × 804,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,224x = 647,194,506,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,194,506,256/374,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,729,430.79
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